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Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Inside Route 66-themed Edinburgh shed fighting to win Shed of the Year 2025
Summer is well and truly here, with the scorching hot temperatures sending even the bravest Scots seeking shade. But that doesn't mean hiding inside the house, especially if you are a shed enthusiast like Craig Paterson. The Edinburgh man has become a finalist in the 2025 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition after converting his old brick outhouse into The Ticking Tappet, a Route 66-inspired shed that's perfect for entertaining. Shortlisted in the Best Pub/Entertainment category, the shed is largely used for social occasions – with 20 people even having packed themselves inside to welcome in the New Year – but can also serve as a work or study space. Made using recycled materials and with the help of Craig's dad and his 6-year-old son, The Ticking Tappet even has its own urinal and sink. Voting for Shed of the Year 2025 is now open, with the winner set to receive £1,000 in cash, a one-of-a-kind nature's getaway experience, and £250 worth of Cuprinol products. Have a look inside The Ticking Tappet to see if the Edinburgh shed has what it takes. 1 . A look inside The Ticking Tappet Craig Paterson / Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 Photo Sales 2 . The Ticking Tappet is inspired by Route 66 Craig Paterson / Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 Photo Sales 3 . Another view of The Ticking Tappet's dining area Craig Paterson / Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 Photo Sales 4 . The bar area of Craig Paterson's Edinburgh shed Craig Paterson / Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghPeopleSpace
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I gave my rental garden a glow-up using only B&M buys – I drew it on a bit of paper & transformed my privacy fence too
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DIY enthusiast has given her rental garden a mega glow-up for summer using only B&M buys. So if you want to transform your outside space but are on a limited budget, then you've come to the right place and will need to listen up. 2 A savvy woman has shared how she gave her rental garden an epic makeover, without breaking the bank Credit: tiktok/@loushomelife 2 Not only did she transform her privacy fence, but she even made a raised seating area too Credit: tiktok/@loushomelife Lou, a savvy DIY and cleaning fan from the UK, has shared how she turned her garden from drab to fab, without breaking the bank. With the internet full of grand garden makeovers, Lou was on a mission to show her followers that even if you rent a property, you can still create a space you love without having to spend a fortune. Posting on social media, the blonde beauty shared a before, during and after look at her garden overhaul, which she did totally by herself, leaving many open-mouthed. The content creator, who has racked up over 30,000 followers, explained before kicking off with the project, she first drew herself a plan on a piece of paper of exactly what she was going to do. She then stocked up on bargain buys, as she said: "Everything I used was from my local B&M store, so this really was a transformation on a budget.' What was once a very overgrown space has now been given a new lease of life - and we think it looks fabulous. Lou started out by mowing the lawn and then moved on to putting borders in place and planting some flowers. After this, she used Cuprinol paint to give her privacy fence a glow-up. Additionally, she then created a raised area for seating and used bark and lights to add some personality to the space. Opening up about the challenges of the transformation, she acknowledged: 'The biggest challenge for me was the fences - I had 21 fence panels and nothing that I bought seemed to work. 'I was quoted £10,000 for a garden renovation but did it MYSELF for £1,000 using ChatGPT to show my kids what single mums can do' 'I would do it differently now because so many people helped me out in the comments, but it was too late - I would definitely prime the fences first, but we live and learn. 'I also had a lot of people worry about the bark at the top of the garden, but it has lasted through the winter and as far as I can see, no cat poop.' Everything I used was from my local B&M store, so this really was a transformation on a budget Lou Lou was impressed with the masonry paint that she used on her fence posts and would do her transformation 'again in a heartbeat.' Showing off the finished garden, which is now super glam, Lou beamed and shared her upcoming plans: 'It still looks really year, I'm going to redesign my friend's rented garden and I'm so excited.' Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% DIY fans beam The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @loushomelife, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 234,100 views. It's also amassed 6,093 likes, 129 comments and 730 saves. Social media users were impressed with Lou's garden makeover and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. Wow, looks lush! Done a brilliant job! Come do mine please TikTok user One person said: 'This is lovely and just what I am trying to achieve this summer!' Another added: 'Wow, jealous, it's beautiful. Well done.' A third commented: 'Your garden is so beautiful.' Meanwhile, someone else chimed in and wrote: 'Amazing job!' At the same time, one homeowner wrote: 'Wow, looks lush! Done a brilliant job! Come do mine please.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I gave my rental garden a glow-up using only B&M buys – I drew it on a bit of paper & transformed my privacy fence too
A DIY enthusiast has given her rental garden a mega glow-up for summer using only B&M buys. So if you want to transform your outside space but are on a limited budget, then you've come to the right place and will need to listen up. Advertisement 2 A savvy woman has shared how she gave her rental garden an epic makeover, without breaking the bank Credit: tiktok/@loushomelife 2 Not only did she transform her privacy fence, but she even made a raised seating area too Credit: tiktok/@loushomelife Lou, a savvy With the internet full of Posting on social media, the blonde beauty shared a before, during and after look at her The content creator, who has racked up over 30,000 followers, explained before kicking off with the project, she first drew herself a plan on a piece of paper of exactly what she was going to do. Advertisement Read more garden stories She then stocked up on bargain buys, as she said: "Everything I used was from my local B&M store, so this really was a transformation on a budget.' What was once a very overgrown space has now been given a new lease of life - and we think it looks fabulous. Lou started out by mowing the After this, she used Cuprinol paint to give her privacy fence a glow-up. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Additionally, she then created a raised area for seating and used bark and Opening up about the challenges of the 'I was quoted £10,000 for a garden renovation but did it MYSELF for £1,000 using ChatGPT to show my kids what single mums can do' 'I would do it differently now because so many people helped me out in the comments, but it was too late - I would definitely prime the fences first, but we live and learn. 'I also had a lot of people worry about the bark at the top of the garden, but it has lasted through the winter and as far as I can see, no cat poop.' Advertisement Everything I used was from my local B&M store, so this really was a transformation on a budget Lou Lou was impressed with the masonry paint that she used on her fence posts and would do her Showing off the finished Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% DIY fans beam The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ It's also amassed 6,093 likes, 129 comments and 730 saves. Advertisement Social media users were impressed with Lou's Wow, looks lush! Done a brilliant job! Come do mine please TikTok user One person said: 'This is lovely and just what I am trying to achieve this summer!' Another added: 'Wow, jealous, it's beautiful. Well done.' A third commented: 'Your garden is so beautiful.' Advertisement Meanwhile, someone else chimed in and wrote: 'Amazing job!' At the same time, one homeowner wrote: 'Wow, looks lush! Done a brilliant job! Come do mine please.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club Gardening tips and hacks How to transform your garden on a How to preserve your favourite flowers at home - Which plants should I be When is the When should I start How What colour of Will my
The Sun
13-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
I saved thousands making a DIY fence using FREE pallets – it keeps the dogs off the grass & people say it ‘looks mint'
A SAVVY mum has saved herself thousands of pounds by making her very own DIY fence. Using wooden pallets that Loren got for free, she was able to create a gorgeous fence - and many think it 'looks mint'. 2 2 The mother explained that she also used B&Q buys to create the new fence, which will keep her dogs off of her grass. The savvy woman, who is on a mission to get her garden looking summer-ready, took to social media to document the process of building her pallet fence, leaving many totally stunned. Showing off the step-by-step of her 'little garden project ', Loren shared: 'I've been saying for years I want to stop the dogs ruining the grass. So I decided to build my own fence out of pallets.' The content creator revealed that her neighbour got her the pallets from his work for free. She began by digging and levelling out the garden and followed this by cutting the pallets to size. Loren then put the pallets in place and cemented them down to ensure they were secure. Following this, she used purse-friendly wood that she nabbed from B&Q to place on top of the fence, 'to give it a nice edge' and she even created a functional gate too. Following this, Loren gave the fence a glow up with the Cuprinol Garden Shade paint in the shade Urban Slate, which she already has on her other fences. If you're a fan of the colour of this paint, you can pick it up from B&Q, Toolstation, Screwfix and Wickes, just to name a few. Showing off her gorgeous new fence, which we think looks fabulous, Loren beamed: 'No more dogs on grass.' I have a huge garden & couldn't afford the privacy fence quotes so built one myself with my dad's help - it's 420ft long She later praised the money-saving fence and added: 'Absolutely loved doing this makeover, saved a good few [thousand pounds] doing it myself!' Reflecting on the DIY process, Loren acknowledged: 'It's been a good project and it's kept me busy after losing one of my dogs. 'Still some bits to do on it but I'm so happy with the results.' How high can a garden fence be? Despite what many people think a garden fence can be as high as 100m but you need to get planning permission for any fence taller than 2m. Any fence under 2m does not need planning permission. However, there are some complications to this. If you are thinking about front garden fences, restrictions state that fences alongside a driveway can be a maximum of 1m or 3ft. You would need to get planning permission for putting a trellis on a fence of 2m. But, if any plant that you grow on that trellis exceeds 2m, you do not need to obtain a permit for the growing plant. DIY fans beam The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ lorenbodymatters, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 55,300 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 1,473 likes, 124 comments and 384 saves. DIY fans were impressed with Loren's fence and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. Absolutely cracking job TIkTok user One person said: 'Looks mint.' Another added: 'Great job. Looks fab.' Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% A third commented: 'Great use for the pallets and looks good.' Not only this, but another DIY enthusiast chimed in: 'Absolutely cracking job.' As well as this, someone else beamed: 'This is an amazing idea.'
Scotsman
30-04-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Stylish Scottish summerhouse among Shed of the Year 2025 entrants - here's how to enter
Kinnison's Wine Lodge in Angus is among this year's entries into Cuprinol's Shed of the Year competition. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... With summer well on its way, the Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition is returning for 2025, with one Scottish entry already a stand out. Kinnison's Wine Lodge in Angus is among this year's Shed of the Year entries. | Cuprinol Shed of the Year Now in its 19th year, the Shed of the Year competition is calling for enthusiastic creators to highlight their cosy cabins and summerhouses to be in with a chance of winning across eight categories. The 2025 Shed of the Year winner will receive a cash prize of £1,000, £250 worth of Cuprinol products and an exclusive nature getaway experience worth £500. With entries now open for this year's event, one Scottish summerhouse has already proven a stand out. Located in Angus, Kinnison's Wine Lodge is a delightful back garden retreat which invites you to relax and unwind in style. Outside Kinnison's Wine Lodge in Angus. | Cuprinol Shed of the Year If you're interested in entering Shed of the Year 2025, here's what you need to know. Shed of the Year 2025 categories All sheds are welcome, regardless of size or style with the competition calling for entries across a number of categories. Kinnison's Wine Lodge is a stylish retreat | Cuprinol Shed of the Year While the overall Shed of the Year winner will take home the grand prize, there are eight titles up for grabs. This includes Eco Haven, which is new for 2025, as part of Cuprinol's partnership with pollinator protection initiative Bee1, which looks to celebrate biodiversity in gardens. Shed of the Year 2025 categories: Eco Haven Most Colourful Shed Simple but Effective Budget Unexpected or Unique Cabin or Summerhouse Pub or Entertainment Workshop/Studio How to enter Shed of the Year 2025 If you think your shed is a perfect candidate for this year's competition, be sure to head over to the Shed of the Year website to enter. Entries will close at midnight on Saturday, May 31. A panel of judges will select an initial shortlist of sheds, which will then be followed by a public vote to decide the winner of each category. A final judging panel will then choose the overall winner of Shed of the Year 2025. Andrew Wilcox, head judge and founder of the competition, is looking forward to seeing what this year's entrants have to offer. Wayne Dawber, the winner of Cuprinol's Shed of the Year 2024. | Cuprinol Shed of the Year He said: 'It's hard to believe we're entering the 19th year of this incredible competition, and every year the entries just keep getting better. I'm excited to see the wave of extraordinary sheds once again, especially those where Sheddies have embraced creativity and got inventive with sustainable design choices.
